Shakira Nelson, LCSW
About me
I am licensed in North Carolina with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Paranoia, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
NC LCSW C011657
Reviews
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She is a wonderful lady and thank her for her help into bettering myself.
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Shakira for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd